Massachusetts to pay 200 bonus to WWII veterans' dependents
State House Boston reports a proposed $200 payment for dependents of deceased World War II veterans. The plan, backed by Rep. Armstrong, would come from the bonus division of the state treasurer's office. About 470,000 citations praising Bay State service have been mailed, with about 12,000 reaching next of kin since the election.
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Former U S air force POW recalls Russian welcome at Elks meeting
Former Concord guest Captain Leonard Bernhardt spoke at Concord Lodge Elks Hall recounting capture by Germans in World War II and later elevation to major in the Russian Army after territory was freed. He described his imprisonment and reception by Russians. Elks also met to consider several applications for membership.
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Concord community notes and upcoming events mix old holidays
Busy local page highlights postwar Thanksgiving mood in Concord with planned turkey shoot by Musketaquid Sportsmen's Club, fundraisers for school banquet tickets, Lions and Rotarians meetings, and new business district growth. Mentions cold weather, storm windows, depot lights, and a tied Concord football series. Community drives and charity efforts listed.
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Red Cross
Visiting Nurses’ Association
Emerson Hospital
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Independence Court
Shoe and Pasties Industries Plan Local Jobs Rise
USES reports about 800 unemployed in Marlboro and Maynard areas, down from 1,000. Five shoe firms employ 2,665 now and plan about 85 more hires. plastics and food products sectors promise growth with a new meat plant expected early 1947. Veterans make up 55 percent of workers, women 25 percent, with total jobs under 150 available.
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Fifth Annual Scouts Roundup On Saturday
Concord announces the fifth annual Scouters Round-Up of Boy Scouts of America to be held at Saltonstall Grammar School Lafayette Street Sale 2 next Saturday afternoon November 23 starting at 2 o'clock. Registration at 2 with assembly at 9 30 in the school auditorium. Talks on Scouting by leaders and officials followed by a banquet at 6 30 with master of ceremonies William A Coley executive director of the Salem.
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